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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Sava (64%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Powerproof and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (70%) of the Sava Intensa UHP 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Sava
Intensa UHP 2
Number of tests
11
16
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
7.5
13.7
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
53
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 42 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian Powerproof
89%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Safety
Nokian Powerproof
89%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
98%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
91%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
91%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
96%
Interior noise
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
97%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Price/value
Nokian Powerproof
69%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
99%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
95%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Sava Intensa UHP 2
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View

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